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Stars

( after Robert Frost )

I saw them once, at first light  
  glistening upon water --
drifting aimlessly, shooting ducks  
  ignorant of slaughter --  
 
Their light-force dwindling rapidly;  
  I wanted to warn them, Run! --  
Sunrise will assimilate you!  
  But, my heart held back words  
 
They appeared content, trusting fate;  
  I could do no more than watch --  
suddenly realizing Death  
  is full payment for Life  
 
What was it I wished for  
( while ignorant of sorrow )
as they plummeted earthward;  
Wisdom, wasn't it . . .
~  
       
Written by Ahavati (Tams)
Published | Edited 8th Jan 2020
Author's Note
Non-entry for the Road Less Traveled Comp by JohnnyBlaze:
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/10474/
Inspiration: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/stars-2/
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